DNATemplated Nanofabrication

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DNA-Templated Nanofabrication
Adam T. Woolley Department of Chemistry
Biochemistry Brigham Young University atw_at_byu.edu
http//people.chem.byu.edu/awoolley
Research interests sensors, biomedical, and
electronics
Poster P4
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Nanotechnology
Overview DNA-templated nanoelectronics
Mountainous potential
We have to start small
self-assembled diode
Y-mountain

• Hybridize particle-oligo complexes to a DNA
  strand

• Deposit DNA strand across oligonucleotide- coated
  microfabricated electrodes

1906 spell BYU on mtn. Challenging
logistics Only made a Y
DNA nanostructures Move much beyond
Y Nanowires, nanopores, sensors

• Metallize DNA and operate device

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Current Work Potential Collaborations
We use DNA as a template to assemble nanomaterials
Current BYU collaborators Davis (Physics),
Harb (Chem E), Linford (Chem), Wheeler (Chem E)
Seeking collaborations, especially in applying
these nanostructures
Funding BYU ACS-PRF DOD-ARO
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